2023 Cannondale
Synapse 3
An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$1,300| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Sora, FSA |
| Brakes | Mechanical Disc |
For This Bike
5'0" – 5'5"
5'2" – 5'6"
5'5" – 5'10"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'1"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'3" – 6'8"
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Feb 2024 · Simon Withers
A comfortable fender-friendly all-rounder
Comfortable ride
Good contact points
Comprehensive fixtures and fittings
Excellent 105 groupset
Good tyre clearance
More expensive than key rival
Non series crankset
Tyres aren t tubeless ready
Dec 2022 · RBA Staff
Radar comes standard
Aug 2022 · Dave Rome
An overhauled endurance road platform meets modern all-road capability. It’s wonderful but there's a but.
Smooth ride quality, versatile tyre clearance, stable yet-not-sluggish handling, Shimano Ultegra Di2, easy to service component fitments, classy subdued styling.
SmartSense and the fact it’s a forced feature you’re paying extra for, wheels could be fancier for the money, mis-matched thru-axles.
May 2022 · Sam Challis
At its core, the new Synapse is a truly excellent road bike
Comfort
Handling
Design simplicity
Quality finishing kit
Controversial SmartSense system
Weight
Feb 2022 · Stu Kerton
Beautiful to ride with a great blend of speed and comfort, but the electronic aids aren't that special – and aren't for me
Excellent geometry layout
Comfortable
Reflective seatstays are a clever touch
Trainer adaptors as standard
Cable routing not as clean as some
Low end wheelset comparative to the frame
Jan 2022 · By
Cannondale have overhauled the Synapse, adding an integrated radar and lights. Can it offer improved safety on the road? Read on to find out.
Added safety for cyclists
The lights switch from daytime to night mode automatically
Mounting points for mudguards etc.
Predictable handling
Lack of cable integration up front
Somewhat lacking in long-distance comfort
Nov 2020 · Vern Pitt
The Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105 is a popular endurance bike that still has a spring in its step
Sprightly handling
Great at reducing road buzz
Solid spec
Good value
Heavy wheels
Frame probably due an update
| Frame | Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy, SmartSense compatible, BSA threaded BB, internal cable routing, flat mount, 142x12 thru-axle, removable fender bridge, hidden rack/fender mounts BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 32c Colors: Smoke Black; Laguna Yellow |
|---|---|
| Fork | Synapse Carbon, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, internal routing, flat mount brake, fender mounts |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA Cartridge |
| Headset | Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1-1/4" |
| Stem | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° |
| Handlebar | Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, Compact |
| Saddle | Cannondale Stage CX |
| Seatpost | Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap |
| Grips | Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora GS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
| Crank | FSA Vero Compact, 50/34 |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora, 9-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Sora, 11-34, 9-speed |
| Chain | KMC Z9, 9-speed |
| Brakes | Promax Decoder R mechanical disc, 160/160mm rotors Type: Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Sora |
| Rims | RD 3.1, 28h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | (F) Formula RX-512, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Formula RX-142, 12x142mm centerlock |
| Rear Hub | (F) Formula RX-512, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Formula RX-142, 12x142mm centerlock |
| Tires | Vittoria Zaffiro, 700x30c |
Last updated April 20